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Spined Micrathena

Micrathena gracilis

Photo by Steffi
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Though rather frightening looking, they're quite harmless. Unless you happen to be a tasty little insect, that is.

Habitat:

my garden

Notes:

I usually find these in webs about shoulder height in the lower limbs of trees. Beautiful little creatures.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedJune 7, 2011

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